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Philippines leads importers of Vietnamese rice
In the first eight months of 2022, Vietnam exported nearly 2.4 million tonnes of rice to the Philippines, up over 47% against the same period last year.
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NA Chairman to attend AIPA-43, pay official visits to Cambodia, Philippines
Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue will attend the 43rd ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) General Assembly and pay officials visits to Cambodia and the Philippines from November 19 – 25.
NA Chairman leaves for AIPA-43, official visits to Cambodia, Philippines
Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue left Hanoi on November 19 morning for the 43rd ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-43) and official visits to Cambodia and the Philippines.
Top legislator’s visit to help reinforce Vietnam-Philippines strategic partnership
An official visit to the Philippines by Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue is expected to help reinforce the two countries’ strategic partnership.
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PM hosts leaders of seven Thai leading corporations
In the spirit of “harmonious benefits and shared risks”, the Vietnamese Government will always accompany and create a favourable investment environment for Thai businesses to operate successfully in Vietnam.
Thai PM wraps up official visit to Vietnam, elevating ties to new high
The Vietnamese and Thai PMs announced the joint statement on the elevation of the Vietnam – Thailand relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, reflecting shared expectations for increasingly profound and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
Vietnamese President welcomes Thai Prime Minister
President Luong Cuong described the resumption of the Joint Cabinet Retreat between the two countries’ PMs after a nearly-nine-year hiatus as a demonstration of both sides’ resolve to foster extensive, substantive, and effective cooperation.
Vietnam, Thailand issue joint statement on elevation of ties to comprehensive strategic partnership
Vietnam and Thailand on May 16 issued a joint statement on the elevation of their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Vietnamese, Thai PMs co-chair business forum in Hanoi
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that Vietnam is actively addressing obstacles faced by Thai enterprises related to taxes, electricity, digital payments, administrative procedures, and capital access.
Vietnamese Party leader receives Thai Prime Minister
The upgrade of Vietnam - Thailand ties to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is a historic milestone heralding a new chapter of the two countries’ relations and meeting their development demand in the new period, said Party General Secretary To Lam.
☕ Afternoon briefing on May 16
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Vietnam extends condolences over passing of former Uruguayan President
Jose Mujica, who was known as the world's "poorest president" because of his modest lifestyle, passed away on May 13 after a period of struggling against esophageal cancer.
Vietnam signals readiness to support WTO reform talks
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien called for a comprehensive reform of the World Trade Organisation to strengthen its role and adaptability in the changing global economic landscape.
Vietnamese, Thai Prime Ministers co-chair 4th Joint Cabinet Retreat
The two sides agreed to structure cooperation around three main pillars: Partnership for Sustainable Peace, Partnership for Sustainable Development, Partnership for a Sustainable Future.
Vietnam, Senegal enhance cooperation across key sectors
In the first four months of 2025, Vietnam’s exports to Senegal stood at 43.43 million USD, nearly equalling the total for 2024 (43.91 million USD). Vietnam mainly exports rice, pepper, agricultural products, and components, while its imports from Senegal include raw cashew nuts, fishmeal, seafood, and cotton.
President Ho Chi Minh holds special position in modern world history, national liberation movements: Japanese scholar
President Ho Chi Minh is respected in not only Vietnam, but even today, his name is also often mentioned at international forums such as the United Nations.
Vietnam, Thailand elevate relations to comprehensive strategic partnership
Vietnam and Thailand have officially upgraded their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership during the ongoing trip to Vietnam by Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Potential to promote Vietnam – Nepal trade
The Vietnam-Nepal relationship is primarily centred on religion, education, people-to-people exchange, business, trade, and investment, Upadhyay said, noting people-to-people diplomacy forms the foundation of this relationship.
Communist parties of Vietnam, UK tighten relations
The two sides discussed future cooperation activities, including sharing leadership and organisation experiences, increasing political dialogues, and supporting cultural exchanges.
Prime Minister hosts welcome ceremony for Thai counterpart
This is the first visit to Vietnam by PM Paetongtarn since she took office, and also the first by a Thai Government leader in 11 years. Additionally, it marks the first joint cabinet meeting between the two countries’ prime ministers in 10 years.
NA discusses special policies for private sector development, law building
The NA draft resolution on several special mechanisms and policies for creating breakthroughs in law making and enforcement includes regulations on the fund for supporting the development of policies and laws which is proposed to be a non-budget state financial fund.
Vietnam endorses widespread compassion, harmony, tolerance: ambassador
Vietnam has successfully hosted the 2025 UN Day of Vesak Celebrations, drawing Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns and followers from numerous countries. Giang noted that this year’s event coincided with Vietnam’s 50th anniversary of national reunification and forthcoming 80th National Day.
☀️ Morning digest on May 16
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
Party chief attends opening of National Sen Village Festival 2025
This year’s festival is held on a national scale, featuring a variety of vibrant and meaningful cultural and sports activities, promising to offer a lively artistic space filled with the rich cultural diversity of Vietnam’s ethnic communities.
